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Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4.5 LWeight:7.3 kg

Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3 Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

28%

8.1

Performance

22%

4.8

Battery

18%

7.7

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

4.1

Design

8%

5.8

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 55% of vacuum-cleaners
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on 53 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 88% of vacuum-cleaners
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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

28%

8.1

Performance

22%

4.8

Battery

18%

7.7

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

4.1

Design

8%

5.8

Smart features

6.5
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on 53 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Popularity:
Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than 52.4% of vacuum cleaners.
5.3
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.4
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
550 W
Power consumption
550 W
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 550 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 53.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.3% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not work cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Filter class
hepa 13
Filter class
hepa 13
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.9%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.9%
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.9% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 68.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 10.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
4.5 L
Capacity
4.5 L
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 4.5 L, which is larger than that of 92.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
classic
Roller type
none
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
7.3 kg
Weight
7.3 kg
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.3 kg, which is greater than the weight of 90.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not offer a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
â–² Better than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    56-67 dB
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (56-67 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    56-67 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 4 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    6
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (6 vs 2).
    6 vs 2
  • 3.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 L vs 1 L).
    4.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 873 mm shorter body
    Height
    227 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (227 mm vs 1100 mm).
    227 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    56-67 dB
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (56-67 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    56-67 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 4 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    6
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (6 vs 2).
    6 vs 2
  • 150 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    410 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (410 mm vs 260 mm).
    410 mm vs 260 mm
  • 2 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8.5 m
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8.5 m vs 6.5 m).
    8.5 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 3.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 L vs 1 L).
    4.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 873 mm shorter body
    Height
    227 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (227 mm vs 1100 mm).
    227 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2.02x higher weight
    Weight
    7.3 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 231 mm wider body
    Width
    496 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (496 mm vs 265 mm).
    496 mm vs 265 mm
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 7.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.46 vs 8.000).
    7.46 vs 8
  • 3% worse value for money
    Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.43 vs 7.6).
    7.43 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.9 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.95 %
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 2.02x higher weight
    Weight
    7.3 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 231 mm wider body
    Width
    496 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (496 mm vs 265 mm).
    496 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 53 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3

  • Excellent suction power across multiple floor types
  • High-quality, durable German engineering built to last
  • Includes a specialized Parquet XL floorhead that effortlessly cleans large hard floor surfaces
  • Relatively quiet operation, especially on adjusted lower-power settings
  • Convenient integrated storage for extra cleaning accessories
  • Long operating radius and power cable mean fewer plug changes
  • Easy to maneuver and glide around furniture due to the caster wheels

What we don't like about Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL SGSP3

  • Premium, expensive upfront retail price
  • Recurring costs associated with purchasing genuine replacement dustbags and filters
  • Can feel heavy and cumbersome when carrying it up and down staircases
  • May push around larger surface debris on hard floors due to the low-profile floorhead design
  • Requires high physical effort to push on medium-to-high pile carpets if suction is set too high

Verdict

The Miele Complete C3 Parquet XL EcoLine (SGSP3) is a premium bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring an energy-efficient 550W motor, a generous 4.5-litre HyClean GN dustbag capacity, and a generous 12-metre operating radius with an 8.5-metre power cable. Main characteristics include an AirClean Plus filtration system, convenient electronic foot switches for 6-stage suction control, and an integrated compartment housing three on-board accessories. Pros include its exceptionally wide Parquet Twister XL floorhead (SBB 400-3) featuring a flexible double swivel joint for gentle, rapid hard floor cleaning, a single-touch comfort cable rewind, and an adjustable telescopic tube. However, cons include the recurring expense of purchasing replacement bags and filters, potential difficulty maneuvering the head on dense or high-pile carpets due to intense suction seal, and its relatively heavy 8.2 kg body.

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